Overview
- The crash at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic School in Ankeny, which unfolded Tuesday during dismissal, sent 15 students to hospitals, including nine by ambulance.
- Police said the driver stayed at the scene and was not hurt, and they do not believe the crash was intentional.
- Investigators are vetting possible impairment and other factors as they work to learn why the vehicle left the pickup line.
- Parents and staff gave first aid until firefighters, police, and ambulances arrived, and patients were taken to Blank Children's Hospital and MercyOne.
- Police later said the injured students are ages 7 to 11 and that seven remained hospitalized, while the governor said all are recovering.